“The pioneer era of aviation laid the framework for the entire industry through experimental designs and the willingness to push the boundaries of current technology,” said Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of communities and member programs, who coordinates AirVenture features and attractions. “The three airplanes on display at AirVenture will serve as our tribute to the people who paved the way for the aviation industry.”
Airshows & Fly-Ins
World’s longest-running electric aircraft symposium returns to Oshkosh
Dozens of the world’s electric aircraft developers and experts will be speaking at the 19th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), hosted by the Vertical Flight Society (VFS), in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the weekend before EAA AirVenture Oshkosh takes off.
Fly-in fundraiser slated for Wings of Mercy
This event, which includes a pancake breakfast, the 20th annual Run for Wings 5K, a classic car show featuring the West Michigan Street Rod Association, formation flying demonstrations by the Hooligans, and much more, “has been a local favorite for years and a significant funding source for Wings of Mercy,” according to organizers.
A day at KLVK
With events like this, it’s hard to know in advance what you’ll see, but any airplane is better than no airplane.
Picture of the Day: Fly-In at I61
Bob Hayes submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful spring morning at Hagerstown Airport (I61) in Indiana, on our well-maintained, 4,000-foot grass strip. Lots of pilots came out after being cooped up all winter. We had more than 60 planes. This event takes place the second Saturday of every month all summer long, with camping on the field.”
EAA’s One Week Wonder added to collection at National Air and Space Museum
“This airplane will impress visitors with the innovation and technology that is everywhere in the homebuilding movement and recreational aviation,” said Russell Lee, curator of homebuilt aircraft at the National Air and Space Museum. “Although one of the smallest airplanes displayed at the Udvar-Hazy Center, its power to excite visitors about the freedom of flight equals the largest aircraft displayed here.”
An old-timey Carolina fly-in
When the owners of Bradford Field in North Carolina invited pilots to lunch, it turned into an old-timey fly-in.
AirVenture NOTAM updated
There are several FAA-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh.
Dogs, a pandemic, and building an RV-7
Building an airplane for Dave Stone and his neighbor Abbie Sipos started with dogs and then the pandemic.